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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 84 today in Worcester
-Why is there so much pollen right now? (:55). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Back To Black" and more
+Noon: Photos: The Walking Dead: Dead City returns to Worcester
+Noon: Canadian cycling star says $1 million art project will fund Major Taylor film
-Worcester rallies to help those displaced by Washington Heights fire
-Earlier: Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
-Worcester ranks in top 20% of cities globally in Global Cities Index
-Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations
-Downtown Worcester Beer Garden reopening for season
-Worcester police seek murder suspect in Allendale Street killing
-The power of 10: Worcester-area students, grads active as community volunteers
-Virtual e-sports tournament in Worcester raising fentanyl awareness (1:52)
-Biotechnology curriculum piloted in Worcester schools seek to spark interest in subject
-Veterans Inc. remembers D-Day 80 years later
-2-year apprenticeship required to get a license for body art
-6 Worcester County lawmakers face challenges in November election
-Radio Worcester (48:47): Radio Roundtable on Spectrum senior discount, continuing saga of Mill Street
-Where to find National Donut Day deals and free treats around Massachusetts
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Tacos (5:20)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans
-Filming of "The Walking Dead" returns on Cedar Street in Worcester
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:35:09)
-South High Community School graduation (1:51:00)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Movie wins award for Holden filmmaker
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden author captures parents' wartime correspondence
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster police bust female Romanian organized retail crime crew at Hannaford
-UPS seeking approval for 845K-sq.-ft. warehouse from joint Shrewsbury-Grafton planning meeting
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Food Truck Festival 4 to 7:30
-Shrewsbury rolls out new single-sort recycling program
-Grafton High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
-Clinton Town Meeting OK's school project
-The Clinton Challenge returns for 2024
-West Boylston police log May 27th to June 2nd
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
>SHOWTIME: Stasia Hovenesian, 93, transformed the Worcester music scene
-2 local artists selected for creative residencies for Worcester artists
-Worcester Art Museum surprises with "New Terrain: 21st Century Landscape Photography"
-Tina Agostinelli: SOS — School’s Out for Summer
-Manny Jae Media (52:27): OpporTUNEity
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 34 (29:05): Idahoans For Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished local professional racecar driver
>SPORTS: Celtics cruise past Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals, 107-89
-No rust for Kristaps Porzingis as C’s cruise to Game 1 win
-Bravehearts at home all weekend. Next home game: 6:30 today, Fireworks Friday
-Clark student to umpire Savannah Bananas game at Fenway (1:26). Article
-Holy Cross Hall of Famer Bill McGovern named to 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 14-2
-WooSox beat Rochester, 13-4
-Bill Spaceman Lee returns to Polar Park after suffering a medical episode last year
-Central Mass. Mom's family friendly guide to WooSox
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: World War II veteran tells Ukraine's Zelensky he's a "savior" at D-Day anniversary
-4 dead in apparent triple homicide, suicide
-Tragic: Father, son both drown in lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (19:44) — Key state police investigator returns to stand, talks about security video
-Woman charged with killing parents in Bedford (2:07)
>COLLEGES: Professor Craig Wills talks undergraduate projects at WPI (7:23)
-Q.C.C. announces Spring semester Dean and Merit lists
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Looking to avoid crowds? These are America’s least-visited National Parks
>BUSINESS: April job openings fall to 8.1 million as signs of cooling economy emerge
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-Auburn construction company adds new C.F.O., V.P. of strategy and sustainability
>HEALTH: Are you getting enough Vitamin D? New guidelines released (1:11)
-Boston doctor shares tips on preventing, treating sunburns (3:47)
>HOMES: Nation's oldest home for sale is in Mass., records say (:38)
>SHOPPING: Best & worst end-of-year teacher gifts
>FOOD: F.D.A. issues safety alert on 4 baby formula products
>TV/STREAMING: Vanna White cries in "Wheel of Fortune" goodbye video to Pat Sajak
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Halle Berry movie, "Never Let Go" (2:24)
>CELEBRITY: It’s a "Yellowstone" wedding: Co-star couple Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison marry
>ANIMALS: Dumped dog siblings were so scared to get rescued (1:00)
>HISTORY: Whalom Park in Lunenburg promised “a whale of a time”
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bystanders pull driver from fiery wreck on Cape Cod (:43)
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, dad-to-be engulfed in fireball during gender reveal fail
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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